Installation Guide

SECURE WINDOW
Areas such as Florida and the Texas TDI region have different
anchoring requirements based on product certification. For
information on specific products, visit www.floridabuilding.org
or www.tdi.texas.gov and follow the anchoring schedule given in
the drawings for the product instead of the anchoring schedule in
thisdocument.
Note! Fastener (anchor)
heads must be flush. Do
not dent nailing fin. Use
the table below to find the
correct product and fasten it
asdirected.
Window
Window
Mull joint
Nailing
n
#8 x 1 1/4" pan/washer head screw
4"
4" 4"
See
table
3"- 7"
Mull Example
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Vinyl Windows with Integral Nailing Fin (JII001)
5
INSTALL WINDOW
WARNING! To avoid injury, use at least two people to install.
Adequately support the window until completely fastened.
1. Run a continuous 3/8"
bead of sealant around
the interior side of the nail
fin on the side jambs and
head. On the sill, leave at
least a 2" gap every 8"
where it will contact the
rough opening.
2. Place window onto the
shimming support and tilt
into the rough opening.
The window sill must rest
on and be fully supported
by the shimming support.
3. Fasten window through
the nailing n between
3"- 7" from one upper
corner.
4. Shim at each interlock, or
in the center, and within
4"- 6" of each corner on
the side and head jambs.
Apply additional shims to
the side and head jambs
as necessary to ensure
window position within
the opening is plumb,
level, and square. Larger
windows usually need
additional shims. Shims can
be secured with sealant or
adhesive.
5. Inspect window for square,
level, and plumb. Test for
proper operation (remove
and reinstall if necessary).
Gap
Interlock
Center
Shim
Jamb
Rough
opening
1/4" Sealant
gap
Interior
PG20 up to PG35 Fasten window through the nailing n holes
3" - 7" from the corners and 12" apart all the
way around the window.
PG35 up to PG50
Awning, Casement,
Fixed, Hung,
Slider, PD
Fasten window through the nailing n holes
3" - 7" from the corners and 8" apart all the
way around the window.
PG50 or above
Awning, Casement,
Slider, PD
Fasten window through the nailing n holes
3" - 7" from the corners and 8" apart all the
way around the window.
PG50 or above Fixed Fasten window through each nailing n hole
(every 4") on the jambs and 8" apart along
the head and sill.
PG50 or above Hung Fasten window through the nailing n
holes 3" - 7" from the corners. Then, install
fasteners 12" on center on the jambs, with
fasteners every 4" on both sides of the
Interlock. Install fasteners 8" apart along the
head and sill.
Mull Joints The first 12" beyond mull joints, on both
sides, must be fastened through each nail
finhole.
Continuous Head and
Sill PG35
The first 4" from center, on both sides, must
be fastened every 2"
Continuous Head and
Sill above PG35
The first 6" from center, on both sides, must
be fastened every 2"
5
3"- 7"